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Auction: 24014 - The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection of English Silver Coins and Tokens
Lot: 363

Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Uncertain Royalist Mint, 'Declaration' Shilling, 1646, (m.m.) • CAROLVS • D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET • HIB : REX • crowned and armoured "Bristol" bust left, wearing stellate lace collar, tiny Plumelet before, XII behind, rev. (m.m.) • EXVRGAT • DEVS • DISSIPENTVR • INIMICI • | REL : PRO : | LEG : ANG : | LIB : PAR : in three lines flanked by scrolls, three plumes with bands above, small 1646 below, 6.035g [93.134grns], 12h, m.m. plume (Morrieson B-1; Brooker 1130 same dies; North 2520; S.2040), attempted piercing where retariffed at the Great Recoiange of 1696, with some striking irregularities to edge, otherwise strikingly and colourfully cabinet toned, struck details bolder than fine, scarce, and an intriguing eyewitness to the Great Williamite Recoinage

Provenance

The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941)

Acquired privately, by April 1913 - £0.8.6

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Sold for
£750

Starting price
£5